About Us
Lebanon Valley Cycles has been in business for over 30 years serving the motorcycling community. We have grown from humble beginnings, selling and servicing mostly dirt bikes in the 70's, to the area's largest power sports dealership. We now service and sell three major brands of motorcycles and ATV's. We also specialize in Trike conversions by California Side Car, as well as trailers and side cars. Our reputation as a Gold Wing mecca is legendary, and our service department is second to none in quality of workmanship of all the products we sell and service. Thanks to Paul, our lead mechanic and shop foreman who has been around since day one, our service department is envied by many of our competitors because they know one of the keys to success in this business is to please your customers with quality service after the sale. Dave, came to us with the acquisition of the local Yamaha franchise with over 20 years of experience with this product, and he knows them inside out. His expertise in servicing the Yamaha brand including snowmobiles has had a tremendous impact on the success of this franchise in our dealership. This combined with Sheldon's 20 plus years in our parts and accessory departments makes us a formidable competitor for your business. Last but not least thanks to owners Dick and Deb who through the last 3 decades were able to change and adjust their business to reflect what was hot and what was not in the industry and allowed the business to grow into the major force it is today. Dick along with sales manager Bob have logged many miles in pursuit of their life long obsession with riding, because we don't just preach riding motorcycles, we practice it and practice it. For if there is one thing we would like to be noted for above all is that you are dealing with "motorcycle people" that share your passion for the sport. After all when it comes right down to it what makes us stand out from our competitors is our ability to talk to our customers about our business from "experience" something you don't find in many dealerships you visit today. If you are ready for the LV Cycles experience and want to feel that you matter and that your business is appreciated, please visit us soon and become one of the many people who have become our customers and most importantly our friends.
Our Staff
Dick and Deb Sidle, owners of Lebanon Valley Cycles have devoted a good part of their lives to making this business a success by hard work and treating people the way they would wanted to be treated. When you deal with us you are dealing with experience and people that understand motorcycles, not a conglomerate of businessmen looking at the bottom line of their investment. Dick, a life long rider, has become a Motocross Dad with the emergence of his son Kyle's championship abilities in the sport. Deb enjoys her horses and dog raising. Daughter Nicole rounds out the kids still in the Sidle homestead, with 5 others grown and on their own.
Service Department
Service Manager, Jason Gillhoolley - Jason can schedule your bike, take it around to the shop, bring it out
to you when it's finished, make up your bill, collect your money, well you get
the idea, he is the jack of all trades at the service counter. Jason enjoys
riding his Suzuki GSXR600 when he's not running his butt off looking for your
motorcycle.
Service Writer and Set Up Tech, Derrick Crawford - For those days Jason just
can't stay caught up, or needs a little time off Derrick can fill in and get you
signed up for your appointment, finish up your bill and get your bike out front
and ready to ride. Derrick may look all business behind the counter but put him
on a Motocross bike and turn him loose as one the members of LV Cycle's Wong
Racing Team and you'll see a guy that loves to ride and knows how to have fun.
Shop Foreman, Paul Eckert - Paul has been with LV since it's beginning, if it
has a motor Paul can work on it. Beside being one of the top Gold Wing
technicians in the country Paul can help troubleshoot any kind of problem with a
motorcycle or ATV which is a huge advantage to everyone working in our service
department. Paul lives in Lebanon with wife Robin and has become a recent
Grandpa thanks to son, Jeremiah. Second son Matthew, an accomplished pilot in
training attends school outside the area.
Technician, Dave Clements - Dave came to us with the acquisition of the
Yamaha franchise. That was the best part of the deal, we got a third major brand
of motorcycle to sell and a top rated tech to work on them. Dave came with over 20 years
experience with the product and can do it all to any brand. Whether you are riding a Yamaha
motorcycle, ATV or even a sled this guy can service it. Dave lives in the
Jonestown area with wife Bonnie and son Zach who enjoys dirt riding with Dad any
chance they get.
Set-up and Technician Trainee, - Sheldon Martin. Sheldon has proved himself to
be a valuable asset to the service department.. He loves motorcycles, and it
shows. His training has been going very well and he picks up on things very
quickly. Of course it may be in his blood, you may know his Dad, Dennis, owner
of Kompact Kamp Motorcycle Trailers, probably the best trailer you can buy for
the money. Sheldon lives with his family and if you are interested in a
motorcycle trailer, well we can point you in the right direction.
Parts Department
Parts and Accessory Manager, Sheldon Houser - Sheldon hung out at the shop
when he was a kid, and helped flagging at the original Sleepy Hollow motocross
track. Dick finally gave him a real job and the rest is history as they say. I
don't think you will find a more knowledgeable guy when it comes to the parts
and accessory business. If it's new he knows about it, if it's old, he'll find
it,
if you need it, he'll get it for you. Sheldon lives in Fredericksburg with wife Connie and daughters Jess and Elizabeth, both accomplished athletes
that keep him real busy when he's not working.
Mike Moyer has been with the parts department just a short time but his
experience in organizing things is a welcome quality. Mike spent a good part of
his life serving our country and when he retired signed up for a detail in
Afghanistan for a year before coming to LV. Guess civilian life was just a
little too boring, we are glad to have him here at LV. Mike is moving to
the Harrisburg area and has been a long time rider and motocross Dad.
Ed Keller, is a long time parts department fixture here at LV. Although we've
lost Eddie from time to time he always seems to find his way home and his
experience is always welcome here. Ed lives in Pine Grove with his wife and son
Evan who keeps him pretty busy on his off time.
Sales Department
Manager, Bob Nash - After over 25 years in the car business Bob had
enough of that rat race. Bob came to LV in 1993 with a life long addiction to
motorcycles and plenty of management experience. Bob understands what customers
demand from a dealership, that's something that hasn't changed from the car
industry. They want a fair deal and be treated like they matter and that is what
he has set out to do at LV Cycles. With over 35 years of riding experience Bob
was just the guy to revive the LV Cycles riding club, which is always open to new members.
Although he is a member of the Iron Butt Association and enjoys endurance riding
the club offers something for every rider on any kind of bike. When Bob is
not riding a motorcycle he also enjoys time riding his horse "Dale" and
for some reason - jogging and exercise???
Touring Specialist,
#1 Doug Kehler - Well the picture says it all, a
friendlier guy you won't find. Doug is also a life long rider and has what some
people would call the gift of gab, we just say he has a good line of ___! well
you get the idea. Doug has a lot of years of experience in riding and touring
and can help you with your decision on what is right for you. Doug enjoys
touring with wife Maureen on his GL1800 when he's not making someone laugh in the
showroom.
Sales,
John McGilvery, Once again we give you experience, both in sales and riding.
John is a long time rider with a lifetime of sales experience and learned long
ago how to treat a customer. John may be the new "kid" on the block
but once you meet him you'll soon realize serving your needs is his number one
priority. John currently owns a Yamaha 1300 V Star and you may see him in the
Harrisburg area doing what we all like to do on our time off.............riding.
Finance and Insurance Manager, PJ Gingrich - PJ is the guy that gets it done
in the paper work department. He works hard at getting our customers the best
financing package available on all our products and is a fully licensed
insurance agent. That means we are always ready to make you the complete deal
and have you rolling down the road usually the same day or even within a few
minutes of your decision. PJ lives in Jonestown with his wife Carrie and their
newest addition to the family, a girl, Madeline.
Office
Office, Rachel Anspach - Someone has to make sense of all this paperwork and
make sure it all gets put in the proper place and Rachel gets it done. Rachel is
also back up in our finance office and can help keep the deals rolling when
things get hectic. Rachel lives in Jonestown with husband Steve and works full
time for the State.
Office, Jen Shirk - Jen gets the leftovers, after all the deals, sales, facts
and figures someone has to account for it all and make sure it gets in the
books, is that what book keepers do? Her most important job is, of course
"payroll," we all love Jen. Of course like Rachel, Jen is also back up
to the back up in the Finance Office. Jen lives in Mt Gretna with husband Chris
and two beautiful children, Weylan and Morgan.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Supervisor, - Mike Sharkey. Tough looking guy, but it takes a tough guy to do
this job. Mike is in charge of all the contracting type work, maintenance,
remodeling, you name it, if it needs built or fixed, Mike's got it covered. When
Mike's not working, (or frightening little kids with this picture) he is a
motocross Dad. Mike was married to Eileen (until she saw this picture) and coaches Patrick in his motocross
career. Their son Alex is a collegiate wrestler at Kutztown U., and rounding out
the household is daughter, Maura.
In Our Memories
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